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Events
OWLS & HAWKS ROADSHOW
Every First Sunday in the Month
Come and see an amazing display.
Inside or outside weather dependant
GHOST INVESTIGATION EVENINGS
Friday 13th June 2008
Definitely worth a visit for this one! Take part in Ghost Hunts around the Hall and a Midnight Seance all on the most Ghostly nights of the year!!
£60 inc Lancashire Supper
Over 18's Only!!
7pm - 2am
Tickets sell out quickly!! Get in fast!
PLANT FAIR AT SAMLESBURY HALL
Sunday 22nd June 2008
11am - 4.30pm
Approximately ten specialist nurseries selling a range of interesting and unusual plants.
Admission to the plant fair is free but usual admission fee for the hall will be payable on the day
OUT OF AFRICA
Sunday 13th July 2008
Starts at 2pm

This Magical, Musical, Puppet Production brings the traditions and folk stories from the African Nation to life right infront of your eyes. Using two and a half foot puppets operated by our performing storytellers you are sure to be captivated and enthralled by this production. Puppets are part of African Heritage and originally came from tribal masks used in ritual displays. We have taken the traditional African Stories and brought them right up to date using western "Muppet" style rod and glove puppets, Storytelling and catchy songs all bursting out in this brand new musical that comes right 'Out of Africa'.
Adults £5
Children £3.50
Family ticket (2 Adults & 2 Children) £15
Tickets on sale NOW!!!!
Location Weather dependant!!
TREASURE ISLAND
Sunday 10th August 2008
Starts at 2pm

A new children’s musical version of this timeless tale of adventure, mutiny and friendship
. Sail with Jim Hawkins on the Hispaniola in search of buried treasure.
Adults £5
Children £3.50
Family ticket (2 Adults & 2 Children) £15
Tickets on sale NOW!!!!
Location Weather dependant!!
Exhibitions
ON NOW.......
Sunday 4th May - Sunday 1st June 2008
IN THE ASCROFT ROOM........
'In the Wood'
Lancashire and Cheshire Woodcarvers
An Exhibition by this group of gifted woodcarvers with members demonstrating their skills on each Sunday and each May Bank Holiday.
ON THE BRIDGE........
Derek Haslam

A collection of Contemporary Watercolours
and abstract colourful collages.
IN THE MARSDEN.........
The works of Thomas Powell
Lancashire and its people
Featuring the Preston Guild and the Liverpool waterfront.
Workshops
For all the workshops below, please contact the Hall to express your interest!
BEAR CREATION WORKSHOP
HM BEARS
Wednesday 9th July
11.00 am until 4.00pm

Workshop fee is only £60,
which includes:
all of your materials,
two course lunch, refreshments and
your completed Henry VIII bear!
MAKING FELT WITH
ABIGAILS ATTIC

This is a series of ½ day modules and is suitable for beginners of all ages, sometimes it can get energetic.
The first module introduces the basic method of making a piece of felt from Merino wool, suitable for wall hangings, cushions, bags or tablemats. It’s a lot of fun and you will probably get hooked and wish to progress further.
SCULPTING & CERAMICS
LEARN HOW WITH WYN ABBOT
Make wall plaques or ceramic tiles for indoor or outdoor use, no previous experience necessary, all equipment and clay provided. A fun and rewarding one and a half day course run over two weekends. Learn how to create your own unique piece, which will then be dried and fired before you glaze and complete it on the second day.
Wyn will be doing a demonstration on Sunday 16th December 2007
LEARN TO PAINT WITH
DIANE CHAFFER
It’s only £27.50 for the day.
This includes morning and afternoon tea / coffee, lunch,
and all painting materials.
Please Ring for available Dates.
QUILTING MELLONS
Enjoy an introduction to quilting with Rosemary Johnson at Samlesbury Hall
The day will include lunch, tea and coffee with all quilting materials provided
Please contact the Hall for further Information
and dates
There will be a Quilting exhibition in the Chapel from the
1st to the 4th June
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